How to Say "rug" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “rug” is “alfombra” — use 'alfombra' for a general, movable floor covering, typically larger than a small mat, found in rooms like the living room or bedroom..
alfombra
/ahl-FOHM-brah//alˈfom.bɾa/
Examples
Compramos una alfombra nueva para la sala de estar.
We bought a new rug for the living room.
La alfombra persa es muy cara y tiene muchos detalles.
The Persian carpet is very expensive and has a lot of detail.
Limpié la alfombra después de que se me cayera el café.
I cleaned the carpet after I dropped the coffee.
Gender Check
Remember that 'alfombra' is always feminine. You must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la alfombra', 'una alfombra grande').
Mistaking Gender
Mistake: “El alfombra es bonita.”
Correction: La alfombra es bonita. Since 'alfombra' is feminine, you must use 'la' (the) or 'una' (a/an).
manta
MAHN-tah/ˈmanta/
Examples
Pon una manta pequeña en la entrada para que no entre el polvo.
Put a small rug in the entryway so dust doesn't come in.
Hace frío, ¿puedes traerme una manta del armario?
It's cold, can you bring me a blanket from the closet?
Pusimos una manta de picnic en el césped para sentarnos.
We put a picnic rug on the grass to sit down.
Gender Check
Remember that 'manta' is always feminine, even though it ends in 'a'. Use 'la manta' and 'una manta'.
Alfombra vs. Manta
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